Redbeard

Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Transferred patient (CM23-16)

Arrival Date: January 28, 2023
Stranding Location: Stranahan River, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Admission Weight: 0.55 lbs.
Current Weight: 0.57 lbs.

Initial Condition: Washback, plastic ingestion

Redbeard is a post hatchling green that is found in the Stranahan River. Defecating plastic at intake. Redbeard is ready for release.

Good Condition
Fair Condition
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Patient requires continued treatment but is progressing well.

Minor adjustments have been made to the patient's treatment.

Patient is off all medications.

3/31/2023 - Redbeard was medically cleared and released offshore on Tuesday, March 28.

3/24/2023 - Have not observed any more plastic. Ready for release.

3/17/2023 - New patient.